San Joaquin River Refugewildflowers
Out of season: the next wildflowers season is in 2027.
Right now in San Joaquin River Refuge · September
- Monarch butterfly fall migration peak · Sep
185days to the next wildflowers seasonApr 1–30, Wildflowers in bloom in April, per the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 5:00 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge through the year
- Wildflowers in bloomApr
- Monarch butterfly fall migration peakNowSep
- Beckwith observation area openOct–Mar
Best spots around San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
- Pelican Nature TrailAbout 4 miles in three linked loops, from a trailhead garden of native trees, shrubs and forbs out to an oxbow of the San Joaquin River
- Beckwith Wildlife Observation AreaRaised viewing platform over seasonal wetlands; usually open mid-October to mid-March
How we know
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge: Species (Nature's Calendar) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28)
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge in 2027?
Wildflowers in bloom in April, per the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Apr 1–30. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Is it blooming in San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge right now?
Not now: the wildflowers season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 185 days (Apr 1–30, Wildflowers in bloom in April, per the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).
When do the wildflowers bloom?
April, in the refuge's month-by-month nature calendar.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge: Species (Nature's Calendar) ↗ (opens in a new tab)
When is the Beckwith observation area open?
Usually mid-October through mid-March, while wintering geese and cranes are there. The Pelican Nature Trail is open every day of the year.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
What should I bring?
Water, a hat and sunscreen: summer can stay above 100 degrees for weeks. Mosquitoes can be very active, especially in fall and spring. The only restrooms are the pit toilets at the Pelican trailhead.Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge?
Pelican Nature Trail: about 4 miles in three linked loops, from a trailhead garden of native trees, shrubs and forbs out to an oxbow of the San Joaquin River; Beckwith Wildlife Observation Area: raised viewing platform over seasonal wetlands; usually open mid-October to mid-March.
What is San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge like through the year?
Wildflowers in bloom (Apr), Beckwith observation area open (Oct–Mar) and Monarch butterfly fall migration peak (Sep).